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How far is Medicine Hat from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) is 1177 miles / 1893 kilometers / 1022 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Medicine Hat (YXH) is 1519 miles / 2444 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 51 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Medicine Hat Airport

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1177
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1893
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1022
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Distance from Los Angeles to Medicine Hat

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Medicine Hat. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1176.509 miles
  • 1893.408 kilometers
  • 1022.358 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1177.315 miles
  • 1894.705 kilometers
  • 1023.059 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles to Medicine Hat?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Medicine Hat Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Medicine Hat generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 354 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Medicine Hat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W
Destination Medicine Hat Airport
City: Medicine Hat
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXH
ICAO Code: CYXH
Coordinates: 50°1′8″N, 110°43′15″W